Deputy Prime Minister of Montenegro facts for kids

The Deputy Prime Minister of Montenegro is an important helper to the Prime Minister of Montenegro. Think of them as a team working together to lead the country's government. Their official title is "Vice President of the Government of Montenegro."

Usually, if different political parties join together to form a government (this is called a coalition), each of the smaller parties gets to have one Deputy Prime Minister. They are ranked based on how many people voted for their party.

What is a Deputy Prime Minister?

A Deputy Prime Minister helps the Prime Minister manage the country. They can step in if the Prime Minister is busy or away. They also often lead specific government departments, like finance or education. This role is key to making sure the government runs smoothly.

History of the Deputy Prime Minister Role

The job of Deputy Prime Minister in Montenegro started on 15 February 1991. The first government led by Milo Đukanović had three people in this role at the same time: Blagoje Lučić, Vuk Ognjenović, and Zoran Žižić.

Since then, it's been common for several people to hold the Deputy Prime Minister position at once. For example, during the government of Filip Vujanović, there were five Deputy Prime Ministers! Sometimes, a Deputy Prime Minister also has another job in the government, like being a minister for a specific area. For instance, Dritan Abazović was a Deputy Prime Minister in the 42nd government of Montenegro.

See also

• Government of Montenegro